Best Food Markets to Visit in Hong Kong
Are you looking for the best food markets to visit in Hong Kong?
Forget departmental stores! When you’re in Hong Kong, get your retail therapy fix at their numerous flea markets and street shopping areas, and we promise, you won’t be disappointed. You’ll go there for shopping, but you’ll come back with an experience too, and if you’re a foodie, you’ll be surprised at the options you’ll have!
Keep reading to discover 7 of the best food markets you absolutely need to check out on your trip to Hong Kong!
Temple Street Night Market
The Temple Street Night Market has an impressive range of used smartphones and other electronic items. The food scene here is amazing too, as the entire space turns into something that resembles a giant open air restaurant. The spicy crab and rice serve in clay pots are an absolute favorite among tourists and locals alike.
Chop Alley
Also known as the Business Card Market, Chop Alley is one of the best street markets to visit if you’re looking for good food. From dumplings to seafood and even noodles- you’ll find all those street food classics here.
Ladies Market
One of the most famous and popular markets in Hong Kong, the ladies market is the perfect place to catch all that buzz of street shopping and find some great deals on clothing for both genders (as opposed to the name). Some of the best treats you can find here the fresh juices to quench your thirst from all that shopping.
Graham Street Market
The Graham Street Market is centuries old- you’ll find all fresh produce and ingredients here, and some good old street food to satisfy your taste buds too! The tofu isworth a mention, but if you’re looking for something exceptionally great, make sure you give the milk tea and French toast a try!
Cat Street Market
Looking to grab some antiques and hidden treasures back home from your trip to Hong Kong? Visit Cat Street Market! The pizzas, congee and dim sums here are out of the world, and if you’re looking to have your meal at a proper restaurant, you’ll find those here as well.
Mongkok Market
Mongkok Market is another exceptionally amazing place to sample some of the delicious local street foods that Hong Kong has to offer. Make sure you try the grilled scallion dim sums and stinky fried tofu when you’re here.
Stanley Market
Stanley Market sells everything from souvenirs and paintings to ornamental chopsticks and memorabilia, and of course- great food! You’ll find options to enjoy seaside dining- the food is laid back and phenomenal, and yet, priced at super pocket friendly.
I am sure any foodie woudl love to know the best food markets to visit in Hong Kong
Further reading
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